What are the best tips for setting up Linux® server?
Linux is an operating system with an open source code that is widely used on servers, desktops and devices. It is especially popular on the server market and accounts for at least 32% of all web servers. Setting Linux can be a daunting task, but recent advances have made this process easier than before. For new users, it is probably a good idea to see a book or a few websites for information about Linux basics.
There are many different Linux distributions and many have different intended purposes. When setting up the Linux server, it is important to first select the appropriate distribution. Distribution designed for servers include Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL), Debian and Slackware. Red Hat Enterprise Linux is not free, but comes with commercial support and is suitable for large companies. Debian contains almost completely open source software and is ideal for those who want to use Linux for philosophical reasons. Slackware is known for its stability and configuration.
While each distribution has its advantages, those who are new to use Linux or set up the Linux server for the first time, may want to try Ubuntu user -friendly server. Installation can be done using CD or USB Flash Drive. Installation media is generally available as free download.
Regardless of the distribution, installation is the first step to set the Linux, Apache, MySQL and Perl or PHP (Lamp). Linux is an operating system, Apache is a HTTP server, MySQL is a database software and PHP, and Perl are programming languages. Depending on which distribution has been selected, these items may already be present and configured fully or partially. If they are not present, they can generally be installed via the distribution package management service.
This is usually a very simple process in which the user indicates which packages he or she would like to have on his computer. ServiceThe package management then automatically downloads and installs the appropriate version. Manual software installation is relatively unusual on Linux systems and may be necessary to provide some information during the installation process, such as the domain on which the server is hosted. After Apache configuration, many users use package management system to install Userdirmod, making it easier to set multiple user accounts.
The last step when setting up the Linux server is to move any existing content to the new Linux server. If this content is stored remotely, the user may want to install an openssh-server, allowing a secure remote connection with OpenSSH. The OpenSsh Server also facilitates the server management.